Comment by gglover

I'm a 25 year old with a beater car 5 miles from downtown Seattle. Here are my real numbers:

Parking: For me the bus is around 10 minutes slower each way. I just take that most days.

Home parking: Free on-street parking

Gas: $40/month * 12 = $480

Registration: $200 (May be a bit higher now with ST3)

Insurance: $700

Maintenance: $1000 sounds about right

For around $2380 / year. Well worth it for the freedom it gives me imo.